The oddly-named DBS-023 is Digitek’s latest entry-level speaker with what they call super bass. The speaker is oval with a rubber strap on on top for easy portability. We found the bright orange and blue highlights a bit too loud for our tastes. The silver buttons on the speaker are hard to press and poorly built. We also couldn’t understand why the shape is cylindrical because the sound emanates only from the front.

The good part is that you get multiple connectivity options: Bluetooth, aux, microSD card slot and direct USB playback. However, the audio output is disappointing. There’s not much bass to speak of and we could often hear a low hiss in the background while the music played. Overall volume is good enough in a mid size room but as soon as you push beyond 70% volume, the sound is uncomfortably shrill. There is a built-in microphone too (for calls) but we found ourselves nearly yelling to be audible during a voice call.

Battery life is just over 4 hours with volume level at 50% which is disappointing considering there are so many better speaker options available at this price. At the time of writing, the speaker was available at a price of Rs 1,349 on Amazon, but even at this low price we would recommend you consider the options such as the iBall Soundstick or the Portronics POR-280.

Worth The Wait

15 Dec, 2018

So many gadgets launch every year but many of them don’t make it to India because of limited demand. However, there are always a few that stand out — the ones that enthusiasts will want to get their hands on, no matter the price.

​DJI OSMO Pocket

15 Dec, 2018

DJI’s OSMO Mobile is our favorite hand-held stabilizer: it works with most smartphones and delivers great results. The company has now launched a similar product that can literally fit into your pocket (hence, the name). The Pocket is a lightweight and compact 3-axis stabilized handheld camera. It has a 12MP camera with 1/2.3-inch sensor, f2.0 aperture and 80-degree field of view. It’s capable of recording 4k video at 60fps and gives you features like Motion lapse, FPV mode, NightShot and 3 x 3 panorama. The ActiveTrack feature intelligently follows the selected subject. It also has a built-in touchscreen, easy access buttons and a sweatproof handle for comfortable grip. A single charge can give you up to 140 minutes of video recording.

​PlayStation Classic

15 Dec, 2018

Sony announced the PlayStation Classic back in September but we still have no clarity if and when it will come to India. The Classic should be on the must-buy list for anyone who loves retro consoles. Sony has kept the same design as the original PlayStation 1 including the multicolor logo. Although the size is 45% smaller than the original it comes preloaded with 20 titles and offers HDMI port for connectivity. The box includes two wired controllers with a similar design and button layout as the original controllers. It is powered by a Mediatek 8167 quad A35 processor, has 1GB RAM, PowerVR graphics and 16GB storage.

Google Pixel Slate

15 Dec, 2018

Google announced this new tablet to take on the iPad Pro. It features a 12.3-inch touchscreen (3000 x 2000 pixels) and offers Pixelbook Pen support. You can get it in your choice of Intel Celeron or Core m3/i5/i7 processors, up to 16GB RAM and up to 256GB storage. The tablet features stereo speakers, fingerprint scanner and two USB-C ports (for charging and accessories). Both, the rear 8MP f1.9 camera and 8MP f1.8 front camera support 1080p video recording. It runs Chrome OS and comes with Google Apps Suite Plus, Google Assistant and split-screen functionality. It offers up to 12 hours of battery life and supports fast charge (2 hours of use with 15 minutes of charge). There is also an optional Pixel Slate keyboard stand with backlit keys and a trackpad.

​Fitbit Charge 3

15 Dec, 2018

Fitbit launched the Charge 2 last year and garnered great reviews from the media and consumers alike. Its successor was announced earlier this year but has not reached Indian shores. Why would you want it? It has a 40% larger display compared to the Charge 2 and it’s a touchscreen to boot! You get continuous heart rate tracking, swim tracking, fitness, sleep tracking along with smartphone notifications. The band can automatically detect and track the exercise you’re doing, display move reminders, and a battery life of up to 7 days. Considering India gets almost all Fitbit products we are hoping the Charge 3 will be launched soon.

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